Allis-Chalmers 400 Series - Page 21

Operation
STOPPING TRACTOR TRAVEL - 3 SPEED TRANS¬
MISSION TRACTOR
To stop the standard 3 speed transmission tractor push
the foot clutch brake pedal down smoothly and firmly
to release the clutch and apply the brake. Place
transmission gears in neutral.
STARTING TRACTOR TRAVEL
SHUTTLE CLUTCH TRACTORS
1. With engine running set throttle between 1/4 and
1/2 open.
2. With clutch and brake pedal engaged, (up) and
shuttle drive control lever in neutral, place gear
shift lever in desired position. It may be necessary
to move shuttle drive control a little off neutral
and then back to neutral again to rotate the gears
enough to line up gear teeth to permit shifting.
CAUTION: When operating the tractor for
first time operator should select first or
second gear until he becomes familiar with
the controls and operation of tractor.
3. Look carefully around to make sure there are no
people, pets or obstructions in the direction you
plan to drive then push shuttle drive control lever
slowly but steadily in direction you want tractor
to move. If forward, push lever entirely forward
and lock it in quadrant notch. If travel is backward
push lever fully to the rear of notch. DO NOT
operate with lever midway between neutral and full
range except when starting or stopping.
4. When shuttle drive control lever is fully forward
(or backward) adjust throttle control lever to
desired engine speed.
5. To shift gears tractor motion must be completely
stopped either by depressing clutch and brake or
by bringing shuttle drive control lever to neutral.
STOPPING TRACTOR TRAVEL
SHUTTLE CLUTCH TRACTORS
Tractor motion is normally stopped by moving the
shuttle drive clutch lever smoothly from operating
position to neutral position and then on thru neutral
partway into the opposite direction range till tractor
stops. As soon as tractor stops move lever onto neutral
notch.
Tractors may also be stopped by depressing the foot
clutch brake lever until tractor stops.
STARTING TRACTOR TRAVEL
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION TRACTORS
1. Be sure gear disconnect lever at transmission is
engaged, (Figure 5). With engine running set
throttle control lever between 1/4 and 1/2 open.
2. With foot clutch engaged (up) and hydrostatic
transmission control lever against the neutral notch
grasp the lever and squeeze the lock release handle
toward it. Move lever slowly forward to move
tractor forward. To move tractor backward push
lever to left to clear the notch and puli lever to
rear (Figure 6).
3. Set engine speed at desired level, move the hydro¬
static control lever to position that gives desired
ground speed and release lock release handle.
CAUTION: When operating the tractor for
first time the operator should keep tractor
ground speeds low until he becomes familiar
with the controls and operation of tractor.
STOPPING TRACTOR TRAVEL
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION TRACTORS
To stop tractor motion, grasp hydrostatic control lever
and lock release handle and move lever smoothly to the
neutral position notch.
In emergencies tractor can be stopped by depressing the
foot clutch and brake. Do not start tractor motion or
attempt to "inch" tractor with the foot clutch. Always
have hydrostatic control lever in neutral when releasing
foot clutch. Then use control lever to start.
OPERATING TRACTOR WITH IMPLEMENTS
For operating information with various implements
refer to operators manual for the implement. For
rotary mowers refer to mower section in rear of this
manual.
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